Get More Students in Computer Science | Misguided Use of Tech | Skills for an AI-Powered World

One New York district introduces students to computer science in prekindergarten. [ ] ADVERTISEMENT [Advertisement]( STRATEGIES AND SOLUTIONS FOR ED-TECH LEADERS — April 21, 2023 [Education Week]( EdWeek Tech Leader [Newsletter image]( [Few Students Take Computer Science. This District Offers a Blueprint for Changing That]( The New York district starts exposing students to computer science in prekindergarten. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT Your Partner for Online Learning Success We’ve created a guide to help school and district leaders like you learn the fundamentals of online learning, its benefits, and how to implement a program to fit the needs of your students, families and teachers. [Download The Guide]( LESSONS LEARNED [Misguided Use of Ed Tech Is a Big Problem. How Schools Can Help Prevent It]( Despite heavy investment in educational technology, educators are often not satisfied. [Newsletter image]( [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT How Hands-on, Systematic Phonics Can Change Literacy Instruction Did you know that a multisensory approach combined with phonics improves reading proficiency, especially for K-2 students? [Download Whitepaper]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW [ChatGPT and AI Are Raising the Stakes for Media Literacy]( The expanded use of artificial intelligence is creating a critical moment for media literacy education. [Newsletter image]( [READ MORE]( [What Skills Should Students Learn in an AI-Powered World?]( Five ed-tech company founders discussed how AI will change learning. [Newsletter image]( [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT From Concrete to Abstract Help Students Access Math Hear from industry experts how to bring access to math for any learner with the concrete visual abstract sequence (CVA), a research based framework for instruction! [Download WhitepaperÂ]( [Should Cybersecurity Be a Graduation Requirement? This State Thinks So]( North Dakota is requiring all students to study cybersecurity or computer science content. [READ MORE]( [The Feds Gave States the Chance to Create Better Standardized Tests. There Were Few Takers]( Many states were initially excited about the flexibility. [READ MORE]( TRENDING ELSEWHERE [How Does Social Media Affect Mental Health? It's Complicated (USA Today)]( [READ MORE]( [Is Artificial Intelligence Advancing Too Quickly? What AI Leaders at Google Say (CBS News)]( [READ MORE]( MOST POPULAR STORIES - [What Is Critical Race Theory, and Why Is It Under Attack?]( - [Rebecka Peterson Finds the Good in Every School Day. She’s the National Teacher of the Year]( - [Behind the Stats: 3 Former Teachers Talk About Why They Left]( - [There’s Confusion Over Book Bans in Florida Schools. Here’s Why]( - [Here’s How to Give Feedback That Students Will Actually Use]( EdWeek Top School Jobs [View District Jobs](  🏫  [View Teacher Jobs](  🏫  [View Principal Jobs]( - [Chief of Schools]( Fairfax, Virginia - [Executive Principal – Region 2]( Fairfax, Virginia - [Superintendent Savannah-Chatham County Public School System]( Savannah, Georgia Recruit principals, district leaders and teachers. [Post your job openings today](. Read more when you subscribe! You may read limited stories for free. Subscribe now to access every article. [SUBSCRIBE NOW]( [Find out how your entire organization]( can benefit from access to Education Week. One New York district introduces students to computer science in prekindergarten. [View in Browser]( | [Contact Us]( | [Advertising]( | [Subscribe]( Want to stop receiving this newsletter? [Update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](. Copyright © 2023 Education Week 6935 Arlington Road, Suite 100, Bethesda, MD 20814